GAIT DISORDERS, NEUROLOGIC

This study tested whether high doses of methylphenidate (Ritalin) could improve walking and attention in 69 people with advanced Parkinson's disease who still had severe gait problems despite standard treatments. Participants received either methylphenidate or a placebo for three…

This study tested whether memantine, a drug that reduces overactive brain signals, can improve walking and attention in people with advanced Parkinson's disease. Twenty-eight non-demented patients with severe gait issues took memantine or a placebo for three months. The goal was …

This study tested whether a robotic walking system called Atalante could help people with multiple sclerosis walk better. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to either use the robot or receive standard physical therapy for 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if the robot impr…

This study tested whether a robotic walking device (Lokomat) can improve how children with cerebral palsy or other brain injuries walk. Fifty-nine children completed the program, and researchers measured changes in walking speed, step length, and other movement patterns. The goal…

This study tested whether combining a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with balance exercises could improve walking in people who had a stroke. Thirty stroke survivors, aged 50 to 60, participated. Researchers measured change…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with treadmill walking, could improve gait problems in people with Parkinson's disease. 76 participants with moderate Parkinson's and walking difficulties received either real or sham stimu…

This study tested if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve thinking and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. 41 participants received either real or fake rTMS sessions over two weeks. The results…

This study tested two advanced rehabilitation devices—a treadmill and an overground walking trainer—to help 80 stroke patients regain their ability to walk. Participants used either the C-Mill treadmill or the Andago overground device alongside standard therapy. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether improvements in walking from a 4-week whole-body vibration training program are kept 3 months later in children with cerebral palsy. Only 1 child took part, so results are very limited. The goal was to measure walking speed and distance before and aft…

This study tested whether personalized walking training based on detailed 3D movement analysis works better than standard walking therapy. 63 people with spinal cord damage from injury or multiple sclerosis took part. The goal was to see if customizing exercises to each person's …